Mastaba of Ti
Archaeological site in Egypt From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette.[1]
| Mastaba of Ti | |
|---|---|
 Serdab at the Mastaba of Ti | |
| Coordinates | 29°52′38″N 31°12′42″E |
| Constructed | Fifth Dynasty |
| Type | Mastaba |
The mastaba contains two serdabs.[2] The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.
Ti (also spelled Ty) was a senior official and royal architect in the Fifth Dynasty who served under several kings.[3] He oversaw the sun temples of Neferirkare and Niuserre.[4] His wife was Neferhetepes.
Gallery
Depiction of ceramic production in the Old Kingdom
Boat building
Hippopotami hunting scene
Electric catfish (center) in bas-relief[5]
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